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Norway Pledges 2.8 Billion NOK Through PURL to Speed U.S. Arms for Ukraine

The step underscores Norway’s plan to fast‑track Patriot‑class air defences via a pooled fund.

Overview

  • The contribution, disclosed Wednesday, will flow through NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List to buy U.S. weapons for Ukraine.
  • PURL pools donor cash and gives Ukraine priority access to U.S.-made gear, with officials highlighting missiles for Patriot air‑defence systems.
  • The new pledge lifts Norway’s PURL support above 12.5 billion NOK, which President Volodymyr Zelensky said now exceeds $1.2 billion.
  • Norway’s parliament separately approved a 70 billion NOK military support package for 2026, signaling sustained backing beyond this tranche.
  • The announcement coincided with Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s visit to Oslo, as Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre urged more European countries to contribute in response to ongoing Russian strikes.